RA and NSW Rugby released a statement confirming they would maintain their ground following Folau's decision to launch legal action.

The organisations stated they "did not choose" to be in this position but they were committed to upholding the values of "inclusion, passion, integrity, discipline, respect and teamwork".

"We will defend those values and the right for all people to feel safe and welcome in our game regardless of their gender, race, background, religion or sexuality," the statement said.

"We are grateful for the support from so many people from within our rugby community, including the volunteers who are the guardians of the game's values, from other sports and from the wider community here and around the world, who have supported our stance.

"We will remain focused on getting on with the job of building our game, supporting our teams, encouraging more people to play rugby and upholding the values that generations of Wallabies and Waratahs have represented with pride."